By Taiye Olayemi
As the Yuletide approaches, the Lagos State Government, cinemas and some other recreational centres in the state are set to excite residents with fascinating programmes for the season.
In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, said the state would celebrate its aquatic heritage in grand style with the annual boat regatta on Dec. 21.
Benson-Awoyinka said the event would hold at the Five Cowries Creek.
“The event aims to excite revellers as well as promote the scenic beaches and the thriving hospitality sector around Lagos waters.
“Participants from the five IBILE divisions of Lagos state will compete in various categories, with exciting prizes up for grabs.
“Private boat owners will have the chance to display their creativity, adding a distinct Lagos flair to the event,” she said.
Also, Mr Olusola Adekoya, Chief Executive Officer of Shodex Beautification Landmark Ltd., said that the recreational park would be entertaining children in a programme tagged “Kids Christmas Splash Fest”.
Adekoya said this would begin from Dec. 20 through to the New Year.
According to him, this is to ceate memorable and enjoyable experience for kids and their families.
He said children would be exposed to thrilling activities like: cultural parade, swimming, painting competitions, dance, and building blocks.
“We are doing this to encourage socialisation and interaction among children, foster creativity and self-expression through various activities.
“Throughout the programme, the children will have access to different kinds of refreshments,” he said.
Also, Ope Ajayi, National President, Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), assured big screen lovers of captivating and memorable cinematic experience during the Yuletide.
“With recent movies released to the cinemas, big screen lovers can get themselves entertained.
“We have “Thinline” by Mercy Aigbe, “Everyone Loves Jenifa” by Funke Akindele, “Seven Doors” by Femi Adebayo and “Alakada Bad and Boujee” by Toyin Abraham.
“These are blockbuster films,” he said.
Sunday Essien, Manager of the New Afrika Shrine in Ikeja, told NAN that the shrine would host a special musical concert tagged “Father, Son and Uncle” on Dec. 29.
Essien said the event would feature Femi Kuti, his son, Made, and Seun Kuti.
